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Premier Warehousing Services, Inc. in Orleans, IN is seeking a Tarper to securely tarp and protect loaded trailers. You will cover loads with tarps, secure them with straps, and ensure compliance with DOT standards.
The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, working indoors/outdoors in varying weather, and wearing PPE such as hard hat, safety glasses, and steel-toe footwear (footwear not provided). Overtime may be rare but possible.
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Department: VEN
Location: Orleans, IN
Position: Tarper
Location: Shoals, Indiana
Job Description: This position involves, but is not limited to, covering & securing loaded flatbed trailers with tarps & required straps prior to transport. The Tarper's duties include placing a large sheet of plastic over the loaded materials before covering them with tarps in order to protect the load from the weather and dirt. Once the load is covered, the tarps are secured around the load & to the trailer using bungee straps. 4" webbing straps are then placed over the load and used to secure the load per company & DOT guidelines. The position requires working indoors, outdoors, and in varying temperatures depending on the current weather conditions. Pushing, pulling, & lifting of tarps and other materials up to 50 lbs+ may be required on occasion. (Getting help from a co-worker to lift heavy objects is required.) Being able & willing to work as part of a team, but also as a self-motivated individual is required.
Job Duties Include: (but not limited to)
Permanent position which may require overtime work.
Personal protective Equipment (PPE) is required at all times. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe footwear, safety green uniform shirt (or reflective safety vest), and hearing protection (in specific areas). All required PPE & uniforms are provided by the company, except steel toe footwear.
Work Schedule and Compensation: Current workdays are Sunday through Friday (3 shifts). Weekend work and/or overtime are practically never, but may be required in extremely rare situations.
Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other classification protected by applicable law.